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French Regime coins to be offered at RCNA Sale
Lot 101 features the scarce nine deniers of 1721 B (Rouen) graded by International Coin Certification Service as Fine-15.
The coins of the French Regime represent a “fascinating” field of numismatics, one that was vital to the development of our country. This according to Brian Bell, of New Brunswick’s Geoffrey Bell Auctions, official auctioneer of the 2016 Convention of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA); however, he added, these coins are different from others... Continue reading →
RCNA conventions offer smorgasbord of opportunities
The 2016 Ottawa RCNA Convention medal design keeps with this year's theme 'Celebrating Canada’s Military Heritage" in commemorating the centennial of the Battle of the Somme.
The first annual Canadian Numismatic Association convention (now known as the RCNA) was held in 1954 when the association was only four-years-old. It has been held every year ever since. The early conventions were only two days long and featured a bourse, auction and competitive displays. In 1957, however, it was decided to host a... Continue reading →